I love getting to capture life's events  in addition to my family and lifestyle sessions, especially when it's at in indoor carousel park!  When Jinette and Steve told me where they were planning a third birthday party for their adorable daughter, Adali (Adi for short), I was so excited to have been asked to photograph it for them!  I didn't even know this place existed and now I think every kid should have a party here!

A little frosting on your face is a sure sign of a fun start to a party.  Adi was so adorable riding the ponies, it looked like she was in a storybook with the wonder and magic in her eyes.  What a great idea to have a March birthday party at Jumps n' Jiggles in Elk Grove Village, you just never know what the weather will be like but this place seemed to be just right for all the kids!

The party was a Disney Princess theme, and she was surprised with a magical visit by none other than Cinderella herself!  The carousel spinning in the back makes the scene feel just like a fairy tale, and Adi's eyes just have that sense of amazement in them.  Here are mom and birthday Princess posing with the other Princess!

Mom, and dad take a spin around the carousel with the birthday girl.  I tell you, shooting on a moving carousel while facing backwards is more challenging than I expected, but we got some really great moments.

Being goofy with each other in the mirror was so much fun!  She was making faces at her momma and the camera in the reflection!  Thanks again, Jinette and Steve for letting me be involved in Adali's special birthday party.  It was so cute and so much fun, and those cupcakes were fantastic, thanks for letting me sneak one home!  

Great food, great theme, great party all around! Happy birthday, Adi, and thank you for letting me be part of it. I am so thankful to be able to capture these fast moving times and slow them down a bit for the parents to have lasting memories.  Guests of this event may access the private album for viewing and print ordering here (password required, please obtain from Steve or Jinette)!  If you are interested in booking an event, or a family/lifestyle session, Philip Hegel Photography is now booking for April and May, give me ring!  -phil-